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Mexico’s central bank unexpectedly cut its policy rate by 25 basis points on Friday. The peso gained 0.68% to 18.62 per dollar, although analysts warned that the narrower interest-rate gap with the United States could put upward pressure on the exchange rate.
The rate cut narrows the yield advantage of Mexican assets over US assets, which can weaken demand for the peso and raise USD/MXN. The peso’s initial recovery ran counter to that potential pressure.
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